Onco360 Pharmacy Leadership and Management Team

Onco360 Leadership

Onco360 proudly features a diverse leadership team with extensive healthcare and pharmacy experience, dedicated to advancing the Company’s mission of providing the highest quality Oncology Pharmacy care to each and every patient we have the privilege of serving.

Christopher Urban, RPh.

Chief Operating Officer

Robert Thomson

Chief Growth Officer

Benito Fernandez

Chief Commercial Officer

Ramesh Narsapuram

Vice President, Information Technology

Monica Sheakley

Senior Director, Human Resources

Cameron Franklin, MPA, CHC

Senior Compliance Officer

Joseph Barone, PharmD, BCOP

Vice President, Clinical Oncology Services

Samantha Baskin

Director, Patient Advocacy

Bill Woodard

Senior Vice President, Trade Relations

Shane Eliason

Vice President, Trade Relations

Julie Owen, PharmD, CSP, BCOP

Vice President, Enterprise Pharmacy Operations

Leo Gray, PharmD

Vice President, Pharmacy Operations

TRACY James

Vice President, Marketing

Christopher Urban, RPh.

Chief Operating Officer

Chris Urban is a seasoned healthcare executive who joined Onco360 in 2015. Chris brings multi-unit specialty pharmacy retail, mail, and PBM operations expertise to his role with the company.

In his role, Chris is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of all Onco360 Oncology Pharmacies, as well as ensuring compliance with all regulations and company policies. Chris is also responsible for leading quality, accreditation, innovation, and customized clinical workflows throughout the organization.

Prior to joining Onco360 Chris has held a variety of executive positions at CVS/Caremark including Vice President of Specialty Pharmacy Field Operations, Vice President of Hawaii PBM Mail Order Operations, and most recently, Vice President of CarePlus Pharmacy.

Chris earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science.

Robert Thomson

Chief Growth Officer

Robert Thomson has over 20 years of Infusion and Specialty Pharmacy experience and is responsible for leading the physician and hospital sales organizations for Onco360.

Prior to joining Onco360, Robert served as the Vice President of Sales for Amerita, a Specialty Infusion company. While at Amerita, Robert led approximately 40 salespeople, and achieved double-digit growth and significant marketplace expansion during his tenure.

Robert has also served as the Vice President of Specialty Sales at CVS Caremark, leading a sales force of over 120 salespeople generating revenue of $3.2 billion annually. During this time Robert built an Oncology sales force that grew company revenue to $600 million in its first 5 years.

Robert has also held Regional Sales and Branch Management roles with OptionCare Incorporated, including Managed Care sales and selling OptionCare’s Specialty program to select payers.

Robert holds a BA from Denison University, and received his MBA from Notre Dame University.

Benito Fernandez

Chief Commercial Officer

Benito Fernandez is responsible for the development, execution, and maintenance of Onco360’s limited distribution and Trade Operations, which encompasses contracting, launch planning, program implementation, reporting, and account management.

Benito brings more than 10 years of health plan and pharmacy benefit management experience with a track record of driving operational excellence by optimizing business processes, adapting to change, and challenging existing practices.

Prior to joining Onco360, Benito served as Senior Financial Analyst with Medco Health Solutions, Inc. Prior to Medco, he spent more than six years at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, where he served in a variety of progressively senior roles including auditing, finance, data reporting and analysis, billing, and enrollment.

Benito holds a B.S. in Management from Montclair State University, and an M.B.A. with a concentration in Risk Management from Saint Peters College, Jersey City, New Jersey.

Ramesh Narsapuram

Vice President, Information Technology

Ramesh Narsapuram is Vice President of Information Technology, leading Onco360’s digital strategies and advanced technology innovations traversing enterprise architecture, applications, data, cybersecurity, and infrastructure. As a member of the executive leadership team, Ramesh explores emerging healthcare technologies and recommends new strategies and solutions to support enterprise initiatives.

In this role, Ramesh also oversees information technology strategy, platforms, services, and applications while minimizing redundancy and cost to maximize operational efficiency. He also provides guidance on IT policies, security, and oversight for governance, compliance, and information management.

Ramesh has nearly 20 years of experience, holding several leadership roles in digital technologies and healthcare information technology.

Ramesh holds a Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS-MIS) from the University of Memphis and a master’s in International Management from India. He is also certified in ITIL (Service Management), Lean IT, and holds several Microsoft certifications.

Monica Sheakley

Senior Director, Human Resources

Monica Sheakley is a seasoned human resource professional with over 28 years of experience. In her current role, Monica works closely with business leaders and employees to ignite a culture of trust, inclusion, purpose, and accountability by defining needs within our enterprise.

Monica works diligently to implement results-driven solutions that create talent strategies and culture for employees across the country.

Monica strives to make sure Onco360 continues to be a company where talented and passionate people are eager to join, contribute, and thrive.

Before joining Onco360, Monica served as the HR Business Partner for Standard Register, an HR Generalist at PharMerica, along with human resource management roles in manufacturing and distribution industries.

Monica earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources from Eastern Kentucky University.

Cameron Franklin, MPA, CHC

Senior Compliance Officer

Cameron Franklin has over 15 years of healthcare compliance experience and is responsible for leading the compliance, privacy, and quality assurance programs for Onco360.

Before joining Onco360, Cameron served as the Regional Director, Corporate Responsibility Officer for the Louisville Market of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI). While at CHI, Cameron was influential in building and maintaining the compliance program for twelve hospitals.

Cameron has also served in compliance roles for Humana and PharMerica Corporation, where he was responsible for various compliance functions like licensing, marketing compliance, and regulatory reporting. Prior to his work in healthcare, Cameron worked as a Congressional Caseworker for a U.S. Senator.

Cameron holds a BA from Murray State University and received his MPA from the University of Louisville. He is also certified in Healthcare Compliance from the Health Care Compliance Association.

Joseph Barone, PharmD, BCOP

Vice President, Clinical Oncology Services

Joseph (Joe) Barone has ten years of extensive Oncology Pharmacy experience in adult and pediatric oncology in both inpatient and outpatient settings. In his role, Joe is responsible for developing Onco360’s relationships with key stakeholders such as pharmaceutical companies, payors, and prescribers. Joe also develops clinical pharmacy operations policies and procedures, patient support programs, and oversees pharmacovigilance.

Before joining Onco360, Joe held roles as an Oncology Clinical Pharmacist at Baptist Cancer Center and an Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at West Cancer Center. Joe also held residencies in the Pediatric Oncology Pharmacy Practice at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and in the Pediatric Pharmacy Practice at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital.

Joe holds a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from St. John’s University in Jamaica, New York, and is a Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP).

Samantha Baskin

Director, Patient Advocacy

Samantha Baskin has over 17 years of pharmacy experience that includes retail, long term care, and specialty. Samantha is responsible for leading Onco360’s Advocacy Department. She manages a team of patient advocacy coordinators responsible for obtaining funding from various Not-for-Profit Foundational Programs and Manufacture Patient Assistance Programs.

Prior to joining Onco360, Samantha served as a Patient Financial Assistance Supervisor at BriovaRx Specialty Pharmacy, a Pharmacy Consultant at Tare Pharmacy, and a Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens Pharmacy.

Samantha earned a BS in Health Education with a concentration in Community Health from The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Bill Woodard

Senior Vice President, Trade Relations

Bill Woodard is a seasoned Trade Professional with expertise and program design experience in the Specialty Pharmacy and Specialty Distribution service models. In his role, Bill is responsible for managing and advancing Onco360’s relationships, key strategies, and services with oncology pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Bill brings over 25 years’ experience that encompasses trade relations with independent, PBM-, and Payer-owned Specialty Pharmacies. Most notably, Bill served as a Contracting Executive with Humana Pharmacy, Inc., in the Supply Chain area contracting for access and services for Humana’s Specialty Pharmacy. Prior to that, Bill held positions at CVS Caremark in the Specialty area as a Vice President of Specialty Pharma Relations from 2006 to 2009 and with Priority Healthcare from 1993 to 2005 as a Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances.

Bill was one of the first Trade Professionals within the industry, working on manufacturer contracting since the early 1990’s and has a reputation for building strong business relationships that yield solid strategic value and trust.

Bill holds a BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC).

Shane Eliason

Vice President, Trade Relations

Shane Eliason is responsible for developing and enhancing service offerings for new and existing partners, commercialization of Onco360’s data assets, and driving access to new products.

Before his role in Trade, Shane led the development of significant internal and external informatics and technological advances at Onco360, attaining operational and clinical excellence while strategically aligning with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Trade. Before joining Onco360, he spent more than five years with Humana serving in various roles of increasing demand within the Finance, Pharmacy, and Business Informatics departments.

Shane holds a BA in Mathematical Economics from the University of Kentucky and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from The University of Wisconsin, Whitewater.

Julie Owen, PharmD, CSP, BCOP

Vice President, Enterprise Pharmacy Operations

Julie Owen has over thirteen years of Pharmacy experience predominantly in Pharmacy Management. In her current position, she is responsible for leading Specialty Pharmacy Operations for Onco360 in the West and Midwest Regions. Julie also oversees quality, accreditations, and customer service.

Before this role, Julie served as the Pharmacy Director for Onco360, as well as Senior Director and Vice President Operations for Onco360. Julie also served as a Pharmacy Director for PharMerica, a long-term care pharmacy prior to her Onco360 tenure.

Julie holds two Bachelor of Science degrees from Louisiana State University and received her Pharmacy Doctorate (PharmD) from the University of Kentucky. During her pharmacy tenure, Julie earned distinctions as a Board-Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP), and a Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP), and is multi-state licensed in over 25 states.

Leo Gray, PharmD

Vice President, Pharmacy Operations

Leo Gray has over fifteen years of Pharmacy experience predominantly in pharmacy management and operations. In his current position at Onco360, he is responsible for leading the Northeast Specialty Pharmacy Operations, including fulfillment, the outbound call team, and directing a team of Pharmacists. Leo works closely with our Clinical Director to establish clinical processes that are implemented ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Since starting with Onco360, Leo has proactively implemented several process enhancements to optimize performance, exceed best practice standards, drive revenue, and improve the patient experience.

Before joining Onco360, Leo managed multiple retail pharmacies where he played an important role in improving access to care and lowering costs for patients as well as conducting new hire and immunization training.

Leo holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from SUNY Old Westbury, received his Pharmacy Doctorate (PharmD) from Long Island University Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Brooklyn, New York, and is multi-state licensed.

TRACY James

Vice President, Marketing

Tracy James is a results-oriented and data-driven marketing professional who is responsible for the development of robust marketing strategies to drive positive script growth, increase patient engagement, and expand our digital marketing presence.

Tracy has over 20 years of strategic marketing, branding & product positioning knowledge within the pharmacy, healthcare, retail, and consumer packaged goods industries.

Prior to joining Onco360, Tracy held agency roles working on brands such as Rite Aid, General Nutrition Centers, and GlaxoSmithKline and most recently led marketing efforts for Giant Eagle Pharmacy and Highmark, Inc.

Tracy holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Management from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania.

About

Leadership Team

Christopher Urban, RPh.

Robert Thomson

Benito Fernandez

Ramesh Narsapuram

Monica Sheakley

Cameron Franklin, MPA, CHC

Joseph Barone, PharmD, BCOP

Samantha Baskin

Bill Woodard

Shane Eliason

Julie Owen, PharmD, CSP, BCOP

Leo Gray, PharmD

TRACY James